Vegan Velveeta Cheese Dip
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of this homemade Vegan Velveeta Cheese Dip, a plant-based spin on the classic comfort food favorite! Made with wholesome ingredients like soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and tapioca starch, this dairy-free recipe delivers that irresistible cheesy texture and flavor without any animal products. Brightened with a touch of lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a blend of seasonings, it’s customizable with an optional kick of canned diced tomatoes and green chilies for a spicy twist. Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish, this silky, gooey dip pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as a topping for vegan nachos. Plus, it’s an easily reheatable crowd-pleaser, making it ideal for plant-based parties or quick weekday treats. Perfect for vegans and anyone craving a healthier cheese dip alternative!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond or oat milk)
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder (for color)
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 cup Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional, for a spicy version)
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse thoroughly.
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric powder, and sea salt. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This may take about 1-2 minutes depending on your blender.
Pour the blended mixture into a medium-sized saucepan. Heat over medium heat while stirring constantly with a spatula or whisk. As the mixture heats, it will thicken into a gooey, cheese-like consistency. This process should take about 3-5 minutes.
Once the mixture is fully melted and smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat. If using canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, fold them into the cheese dip at this time.
Transfer the Vegan Velveeta Cheese Dip to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or as part of your favorite vegan nachos recipe.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of plant-based milk to restore creaminess if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.1 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1639 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 533 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1419 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
